Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
If Cam Reddish does have the potential he appears to, it doesn’t feel like the New York Knicks see it. He spent most of his time with the team last season in Tom Thibodeau’s doghouse.
All of which explains why Reddish’s name persists in trade rumors. If the Knicks aren’t interested in exploring his ceiling, they should be happy with Clarke.
As it stands, the Knicks have a solid center rotation. Mitchell Robinson and Isaiah Hartenstein may not be stars, but both could probably start on some NBA teams. With that said, neither is a small-ball option.
For what it’s worth, Clarke is not an elite three-point shooter, or even a strong one. Still, the fact that he’s even a remotely credible threat from distance makes him a floor-spacer at the 5 spot.
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More significantly, he can defend the interior or the perimeter, giving him an element of switchability the Knicks don’t currently have at the position. Finally, he’s equally apt at the 4.
That gives the Knicks an element of versatility they didn’t have in 2021-22. We have a feeling Thibodeau would be happy to welcome Clarke into the fold.
